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 YEAR: 1961
 ITEM: Analog Computer
 COMPANY: General Electric
 COUNTRY: USA
 IN OUR COLLECTION: Yes
RARITY: Not rare   Click here for further information on our rarity scale Information on the rarity of this item is unknown.

EF-140

 

Analog computer produced by General Electric in 1961. Created with the intention of educating young people in electronics and mathematics it was a kit computer that the user assembled on their own. The kit comes with memory panels, an audio indicator, and a 3-transistor amplified aid in solving problems. The computer ran off of 4 1.5 D-Volt batteries and cost $29.99 in 1961 (that is equivalent to $315 in 2024!!).

More pics coming 10/17/24. Some of the images are oversized so that fine print is not blurred.






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#1 of three plates that set up various exercises. #2 of three plates that set up various exercises. #3 of three plates that set up various exercises. The back of the 3 setup plates.